Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
February
February.
5.—Bluff and Invercargill railway opened.
12.—Old Treasury buildings pulled down.
13.—City Council accepted from Provincial Government deed vesting Town Belt in the Council, with limitation of leasing powers. Also accepted gift of old hospital site for market, and Public Works Committee instructed to prepare it for use as quickly as possible.
14.—Arrival of His Excellency Sir George Grey, per H.M.S. Brisk, 16 guns; Capt. C. W. Hope.
page 31419.—Separation petition presented to the Governor. Signed by over 2000 persons.
21.—Election of Superintendent. Return of Mr. Macandrew (2260) over Mr. Dick (1392) after contest conducted amid unprecedented excitement.
22.—Annual meeting of Rural Deanery Board. Historical account of diocese by Bishop Harper.
23.—Complete returns of Superintendency election. Macandrew, 2259; Dick, 1392; J. G. S. Grant, 2.